Iron Lung Patient Finishes 12000 Mile China to Chicago Journey
Frederek B Snite Jr a 26 year old Chicagoan who had battled infantile paralysis for 450 days returned home from a 12000 mile journey from Plepey China aboard a respirator. The trip required constant electricity for the iron lung and doctors prepared a two room hospital suite to continue treatment with an expected seven year recovery period.
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Chicago
Frederek B
Snite, Jr
Jung
Notre Dame University
Germany and Italy pull warships from international patrol
London reports Germany and Italy withdrew warships from the international patrol after a Franco British rebuff. Italian vessels were said ordered out of Spanish waters while German ships moved eastward in the Mediterranean. The German Foreign Secretary said Nazis demanding a demonstration would confine themselves to 200. Withdrawal action dispels blockade rumors.
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London
Germany
Italy
Matws
Rome
Mediterranean
Yvonneweth
Cucumber growers protest heavy culling amid bumper crop
Cucumber farmers in Bonham and Savoy protest that the cucumber company culls too heavily as rains lift yields. About 5,000 cucumbers were weighed at L Brice and Company, with peak receipts near 7,000 pounds. Farmers report prices from 85 to 90 cents per pound and large per acre earnings, while the pickle company expands to 1,783 contract acres in its tenth season.
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Bonham
Savoy
Rlvermah Democrat
L. Brice and Company Picnle
Brice
Bonham I
Linson
Workers Alliance Pickets State House Over Food Orders Plan
The Workers Alliance of New Jersey picketed the State House in Trenton to protest the city of Trenton approving plans to require unemployed men to work in exchange for food orders. The demonstration highlighted labor relief policy and civic relief decisions affecting jobless residents.
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Trenton
WN. J
The
Workers Alliance of New Jersey
State House
Relef
Union Probe Into GM Strike Activities Initiated
The United Auto Workers and CIO began a probe into unauthorized factory actions at General Motors plants since the March 12 union corporate bargaining agreement, with negotiations to revise the pact postponed indefinitely.
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UAWA
CSO
Associated Press
Detroit
Vuawa
CIO
Genera Motors
Pickets Ordered Arrested for Mail Interference
Attorney General Commonds said 81% of pickets at Republic Steel plants in Youngstown and Warren were ordered arrested for allegedly interfering with United States mail trucks during protests.
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Y Associated Press
Washington
Communds
United Stats
Republic Steel
Youngtown
Warren
Red River Dam Bill Delayed to January Session
Denison residents report that the Red River dam near Denison will not be introduced until the January session after Washington discussions with congressman Sam Rayburn. Attendees included Clarence Scott of Lentson EB Smitherman of Shreveport and N Froyd of Dallas for planning and coordination with the Red River Valley Improvement Association.
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Denison
Washington
Sam Rasburn
Bonham
Red River
Maveat Clarence Scott
Lentson
EB Smitherman
Shreveport
N. Froyd
Dallas
Rayourn
Texas
Red Rives Valley Improvement Association
Perts
Vierburg
Mis
Divistu
Enginer
EM Markham
Dmumediate
Ongres
Shetonyg Bls Co
Rlver
Necen Gary
Floood Centro
Freed
Centrol and Navigation Association of Prison
Fia
No more summer camp entries for Vore Fannin boys
A historical letter from San Antonio explains that Fannin county boys cannot enter the summer military camp due to quota being filled. The correspondence urges applicants to try again in 1938 for proper consideration, with officials noting no openings before the camp opening.
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Vore Fannin Co
Charlie Jones
Fannin County
San Antena
Ms Jones
Ralph H Dury
Convicts Escapees Spur East Texas Manhunt Near Huntsville
Nineteen inmates from the East Ham prison farm fled into East Texas as posses and bloodhounds swarm the area. Officials express confidence the escapees cannot maintain the lead, with reports of two confrontations and attempts to force surrender by car and disguise.
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Huntsville
Eastham
East Texas
Merrill-Lambie Nonstop New York to Rome Flight Report
An Associated Press report from HAN ANTONIO confirms Merrill-Lambie arrived here as five attempts were made to plan a New York to Rome nonstop flight. The account notes the two pilots Wick Me tl and dark Lambie and mentions their arrival and the confirmation of five properties related to the flight.
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Merrill-Lambie
New York
Rome
Ly Associated Press
Han Antonio
Dark Lambie
Wighit
Duke Celebrates His Birthday in Quiet Joy
A local note records Duke observing his birthday with quiet celebration. The report notes the event occurred in Windsor and highlights a subdued, cheerful mood among attendees.
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Duke
Will Rogers Humorous Story About Kids and Nonsense
Will Rogers recounts a playful tale of children telling jokes about grown ups and neighbors. The quip centers on a boy refusing Sunday school and the family turning a mischief into laughter, with a New York listener recalling a neighbor’s child.
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New York
Anghos
Sunisy School
Cotton Market Reports Movements in New York Open
October opened with the cotton market trading in New York at 2009 and a volume 12340. Suecday Cleve was noted as 1213 in early quotes.
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Suecday
Soil Conservation Meeting Planned in Nacogdoches
A soil conservation and erosion control program is scheduled in Nacogdoches on July 8 as part of a Fast Texas campaign. Guest speakers include Ben Retcher of the Federal Soil Conservation Service and Jack Shelton, vice president of district affairs, with other experts to address water conservation and related topics.
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Sonny Jew
Nacogdoches
Texas Cfs Conservation
Hl Ho Benretcher
Federal Sol Conservaton Service
Jack Shelton
Jack Shelton, Vice: Eireets; and Stat Avent of Extarisias
Texa
AWW
Vsielnes
Peternes
Rey
Half Hour Rescue After Ghost Sighting Reported
A fragmented 1936 hospital or news note describes a patient named Neero who reportedly witnessed a ghost. The report notes a half hour to revive the patient and references a credit purchase or account in 1936.
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Neero
Catan
WPA Grants 379 Tons Asphalt for Bonham Streets
Bonham will receive 379 tons of asphalt under WPA funding to pave about 18 blocks as the city already has 125 tons, with total near 500 tons and plans for Cedar Street and West 10th Street work. Property owners must sign up, with costs about 25 cents per running foot and paving to begin within weeks.
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Hrdhicka
Dallas
W. A. Thomasson
PWIA
Bonham
WPA
Cedar Street
West 10Th
Sewer and Water Extension Plan Considered for Bonham
Mayor Hrdlcka Inature proposes sewerage and water extensions in Northwest and Northeast Bonham. City progress hinges on extending lines to reach new residences, with WPA support possible if the city funds its part. The move aims to spur half a dozen new homes in six months and improve sanitation citywide.
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Hrdlcka
Bonham
WPA
Hidlicka
Bonham to be Represented at Paris Meeting
Bonham Chamber of Commerce head L. O. McClure urges large turnout for a Gibraltar Hotel Paris gathering. discussion on the Red River dam project will include delegates from Denison to Shreveport and across Oklahoma and Arkansas. The meeting is billed as very important for Bonham and area residents.
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L. O McClure
Bonham Chamber of Commerce
Bonham
Gibraltar Hotel
Pari
Red River
Fred River
Denison
Shreveport
Fiuou
Oklahoma
Arkanes
Revenue Bureau cites Cecil DeMille tax dodge
Commissioner Guy T. Helverthy testified to Congress that Cecil DeMille formed a holding company to evade taxes. He warned the DeMille interests operate under the umbrella of DeMille Inc and enlisted attorneys to shield profits.
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Revenue Bureau
Washington
Guy T. Helverthy
Internal Revenue Bureau
Congressional Inquiry Today
Ceril DeMilte, Movie Produce
Persis
Burtaxes
DeMille Inco
Famatt Oat Wise
Ccporation
Tnoeétr
Plodurere
Marijuana Field Report Sparks Investigation In 2000
A garbled account references an Associated Press report on marijuana cultivation near Raymond Dipulle in 2000. It mentions Governor Lag and an inquiry into drug production and town negotiations, with unclear names and dates due to OCR errors.
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Associated Press
Corpus
Willan Bessy
Corpus Crest
Sonia
Mardy
Raymond Dipulle
Relief Policies Dispute Turns Into Prolonged Federal Fracas
Washington debates over relief policies intensify as critics press for quicker approval and broader aid. Officials warn delays threaten support programs and fiscal stability amid partisan clashes.
Texas Schools Awarded $3,133,780 in State Aid
The notice details district allocations totaling 3,133,780 for Texas schools with per capita distributions and apportionments for the current school year. It explains the Senate or state department adjustments and the effect on total per capita funding reaching 17 dollars of the 39 dollar annual apportionment.
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Texaveda
Seven State Steel Strike Quiet Under Guard Presence
Cleveland reports a week into the seven state steel strike with troop supervised quiet as leaders meet with the mediation board. CIO head John L. Lewis vows to win. Senate inquiry calls Republic Steel chairman Tom Girdler to testify. About 1,000,000 idle, costs around 12 million, twelve dead, about 221 injured.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Presidents Steam Mediation Board
John L. Lewis
CIO
Washington
Senate Post
Tom Girdler
Republic Steel
Collin County Hoppers Fight Continues
Texas June 22 County Agent Jack Meccullough received 160 gallons of poison to distribute to farmers cooperating with the agent against grasshopper infestations. The pest is spreading over cotton fields and is the heaviest in years. A half-carload of bran and poison was ordered from Indianapolis by Texas A&M officials for control use in Collin County.
Dallas Proposal Fails Move of Control Departments
A Dallas effort to transfer the old age pension and liquor control duties failed after an initial pass and a subsequent ruling in the house. The debated plan would have moved authority from Dallas to Austin under a state agreement, with hearings and alignment on departmental responsibilities continuing.
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Dallas
Associated Press
Auhitin
Austin
Tatate Aw
Acness
Cucumber Grading Platform Set at Savoy by Local Farmers
A cucumber grading platform was placed at the Nort Waters lot near Ho OM Atterbery Dry Goods in Savoy. Vic Coux oversees grading as farmers load cucumbers each afternoon onto a truck bound for the Sherman Jackle company.
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Apeecla
Savoy
O E Nort Waters
Ho OM Atterbery
Vic Coux
Sherman Jackle Company
Savoy Woman Honored at Party
Mrs Grady Suillwell was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted Friday by Mrs O F Burris and Mrs O Withrow in Savoy. Milburn Waldrum and J J Jenkins won prizes in games. Refreshments were served to 35 guests.
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Savoy
O. F Burris
O' Withrow
Grady Suill
Burris
Milburn Waldrum
J. J Jenkins
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